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Ecotourism is: “Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.” (TIES, 1990)
What is Ecotourism?
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Who is Eco-tourist?
Ecotourism appeals to a wide range of travelers, of all ages and interests. Travelers who choose ecotourism are responsible consumers interested in social, economic and environmental sustainability.
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Who is Eco-tourist?
Seeking authentic local experiences and opportunities to give back to the communities they visit. Increasingly, eco-tourists are also seeking to minimize the carbon footprint of their travel, traveling with climate in mind by planning wisely and choosing consciously.
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Characteristics of Ecotourism• Involves travel to natural destinations• Minimizes impact • Builds environmental awareness• Provides direct financial benefits for conservation• Provides financial benefits and empowerment for
local people• Respects local culture• Supports human rights and democratic
movements
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Evolution of Ecotourism
Ecotourism first grew out of the global environmental movement in the late 1970s. More recently, ecotourism has helped to spawn a variety of new terms, such as sustainable tourism, pro-poor tourism, and responsible tourism.
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Evolution of Ecotourism
An important trend within the development of sustainable tourism is initiatives to mainstream sustainability within travel and tourism, by taking the principles and good practices of ecotourism and applying them to wider swath of the market.
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Significance of EcotourismEcotourism provides effective economic
incentives for conserving and enhancing bio-cultural diversity and helps protect the natural and cultural heritage of our beautiful planet. By increasing capacity building opportunities, ecotourism is also an effective vehicle for empowering local communities around the world to fight against poverty and to achieve sustainable development.
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Negative Impacts of Ecotourism
• Source of conflict over control of land, resources, and tourism profits.
• Environmental degradation.• Disturbance to the Nature’s Fauna & Flora.• Threats to indigenous cultures.• Displacement of people.
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PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
Philippines EcotourismLocal Projects• Philippine Raptors Conservation Program• Tamaraw Conservation Program• Crocodile Farming Institute• Calauit Game Preserve and Bird Sanctuary• Project• Pawikan Conservation Program• Caves Management and Conservation Program• Dalaw Turo Outreach Program
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IFUGAO RICE TERRACES SUMAGUIG CAVE
BALBALASANG NATIONAL PARK HANGING COFFINS KLMB 2011
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
National Capital Region
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LA MESA ECO-PARK LAS PINAS/PARANAQUE CRITICAL HABITAT
NINOY AQUINO PARKS AND NATURES CENTER PASIG RAINFOREST PARK
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
REGION I (ILOCOS REGION)
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HUNDRED ISLAND NATIONAL PARK LA UNION BOTANICAL GARDEN
LA UNION SURFING VIGAN HERITAGE VILLAGE
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION
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IMUGAN WATERFALLS MT. IRAYA
CAPISAAN CAVE GOVERNOR RAPIDS
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON)
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Mt. Pinatubo
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
SOUTHERN TAGALOG REGION
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MT. GUITING GUITING PARK EL NIDO MARINE RESERVE
TAAL VOLCANO ISLAND PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRENEAN RIVER NATIONAL PARK
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
Bicol Region
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Mayon Volcano
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
WESTERN VISAYAS
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PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
CENTRAL VISAYAS REGION
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OLANGO ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY CAMBUHAT RIVER AND VILLAGE TOUR
MALAPASCUA ISLAND SIMPLY BUTTERFLIES CONSERVATION CENTER
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
EASTERN VISAYAS
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CALBIGA CAVES PROTECTED LANDSCAPE BIRI-LAROSA PROTECTED
LAKE DANAO NATURAL PARK ULOT RIVER
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
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REGION X
GARDEN OF MALASAG ECO-TOURISM VILLAGE MACAHAMBUS ADVENTURE PARK
WHITE WATER RAFTING (CDO) MIS. OCC. AQUAMARINE PARK
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
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DAVAO REGION
MOUNT APO
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
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SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO REGION
KIWA ADVENTURE PARK NEW- ISRAEL ECO-PARK
LAKE HOLON/MT. PARKER SEVEN WATERFALLS
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
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CARAGA REGION
SIARGAO ISLAND LAKE MAINIT
AGUSAN MARSH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY DINAGAT ISLANDS
PHILIPPINES ECOTOURISM
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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COSTA RICA
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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The United Kingdom
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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Western United States: The Wild West
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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BRAZIL
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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The Caribbean
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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PERU
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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INDIA
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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MEXICO
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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OREGON, USA
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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AFRICA
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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SCANDINAVIA
WORLD ecoDESTINATIONS
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Why should I become involved in ecotourism?
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Accdg. to TIES, Ecotourism is a tool that provides opportunities - a financially viable tool that provides sustainable solutions to economic challenges and conservation needs of local people; an alternative means of supporting rural economies to help revitalize and sustain local heritage; and a market-linked force connecting and empowering stakeholders.
Why should I become involved in ecotourism?
SOURCE:
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